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(Message started by: RevDeFord on Dec 25^th, 2002, 10:15am)

Title: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by RevDeFord on Dec 25^th, 2002, 10:15am

At Amie's parents house for their Christmas, and I get one of them.....dangit! They have 14 people all in the house, I start having one and they all think I am nuts.

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by domm on Dec 25^th, 2002, 11:26am

"Pain is real if the neighbors know you have it!"

sorry to hear you're getting hit today, Rev. Hope you can still deliver today's sermon...... You know the routine, hit the O2 and take a shot.
PFDANs and Merry Christmas to you
domm

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by RevDeFord on Dec 25^th, 2002, 12:32pm

Have no meds....or o2. Because my episodes have been few and far between the last 2 years, I can't afford to pay to have 02 laying around when not in episode. So, once I start having them, I place a call.....unfortunately, I won't be able to place a call till tomorrow. Fortunately I don't preach again until Sunday morning.

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by Karla on Dec 25^th, 2002, 2:01pm

Aw Rev, I am sorry to hear you are getting hit now and with no meds either. I am praying for you. May tomorrow come soon and may it be pain free.

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by jonny on Dec 25^th, 2002, 2:11pm

Rev,

You know the deal with the ice packs and hot showers but keep in mind that sucking on the AC vent in the car dashboard can help alot!!!

.........................jonny

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by Charlie on Dec 25^th, 2002, 3:00pm

Rats, Rev.

Such a nice holiday and you have to put up with this horror. Testing your faith with clusters just ain't Kosher.

I think Jonny is right. The AC thing seems to work for some. My technique might be worth a try too:

Dr. Wright's Circulatory Technique

This is not transcendental meditation, imagery, relaxation, or anything psychic. It's entirely physical and takes a lot of work and concentration. Give this method a good workout. It’s not a miracle, but it’s been helpful to many.

When I was diagnosed, my neurologist said to treat this as a vascular problem. I was told to concentrate on “redirecting” blood circulation in order to retard flow to the head. This is done by trying to “send” blood into the arms and hands or other extremities. When properly done, your hands will become warm and redder with increased circulation. I also found it easier to concentrate on one hand.

This relieves just slightly, the pressure on the affected vessel, which indirectly causes our pain. We all have this ability but it can be exhausting. I was often able shorten my attacks from about half an hour to no more than a few minutes. Sometimes, when awake, I could entirely abort the attack IF I KEPT AT IT. Often, I would suffer only minor discomfort instead of excruciating pain. Do not stop just because your hands are warm or redder. Keep this up until you are sure it's subsided. If you let up or lose concentration, it’s very hard to restart this process. It may take some time but when this works, the relief is almost immediate.

I learned this from the doctor in a few minutes. He simply told me to try to keep blood away from the head. He thought it easiest to concentrate on the arms and hands but any place that works for you is fine. He said to think of it as "filling your hands" with redirected blood. It’s important to keep at it THROUGH the pain. This will be difficult, but it’s the only way this technique will work. Don’t let up until you are sure the attack has ended.

This will not always work, but I think it will always have at least some effect on the severity and duration of the attacks. It can be useful between medications or while waiting for some other drug to take effect. All it takes is a little practice. It was fairly easy to learn and what I'm writing here is more than I got from the doctor, as I've drawn from my own experience.

When awakened in horrible pain, it’s very hard to focus, but I think it’s always worth a try. This costs nothing but hard work, is harmless, non-invasive, and it gives us a fighting chance.

I wish you the best of luck - Charlie Strand

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by cootie on Dec 25^th, 2002, 9:53pm

Rev....hope ya make it thru the resta the day PF till you can get some relief........I remember the nitemare all too well when Brad went thru the CH cycle durein the holiday 3 years back....we have to be so many places Xmas eve and Xmas day....no one understands the ordeal....luckily his cycle ended jus b-4 this cycle.....Pam

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by OneEyeBlind on Dec 25^th, 2002, 10:31pm

Rev, thinking of you and praying for some relief.

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by RevDeFord on Dec 26^th, 2002, 7:39am

Prayers worked....after a hellacious day Christmas Eve, I was pf on Christmas. Had 3 during the day and 3 at night Christmas eve......Thanks for your prayers and support!

Richard

Title: Re: 3 CHs during the day yesterday
Post by suzy617 on Dec 26^th, 2002, 8:22am

Rev, Glad to hear you had a pf Christmas day! See, Santa is not that bad after all....

suzy